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Friday, January 04, 2008

Changes at Memphis International Film Festival

Here's an announcement from MIFF/Memphis Film Forum:

The Memphis Film Forum has a new name – we’re now On Location: Memphis! We’re changing our name and identity to better promote the hot-bed of independent film activity in Memphis and to recognize that we are now a destination festival!! Why “On Location: Memphis”? We wanted a strong Memphis identity that was short and memorable and one that would definitely imply that Memphis is THE place to go for action and film! So reset your bookmarks to www.onlocationmemphis.org and get ready for the 9th annual Memphis International Film Fest!

What a fantastic festival we’re planning for our ninth year! Looking to emulate and even better last year’s successful festival, we eagerly anticipate presenting the very best and brightest features and short films, documentaries, and music videos from Memphis, the United States and around the world March 27 -30, 2008 at Malco Theatres!

We’re getting our plans together for March and exciting ideas are in the works, with new seminars, film series and events being programmed for the fest and throughout the year. We’ll tell you more as the dates are near. Keep checking our website!

For the upcoming festival, keep in mind that we’re always looking for volunteers throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Pam Wells at wellsp1@onlocationmemphis.org

And if you would like to sponsor an event and help in any way with the festival, we would love to hear from you as well. It’s never too soon or too late to get involved. Contact Michele Howard Flynn at mhowardflynn@onlocationmemphis.org

Thanks again - we look forward to seeing you soon On Location!Lisa Bobal, Vice Presidentlisab@onlocationmemphis.orgwww.onlocationmemphis.org901-626-9685International Film Fest - March 27-30, 2008